Proving Ground

Accessories
Nikon Coolshot Pro II Stabilized rangefinder

We put Nikon’s latest rangefinder to the test | Proving Ground

Nikon’s Coolshot Pro II Stabilized rangefinder has plenty of bells and whistles. The latest Proving Ground analyzes the benefits.
Irons
mizuno jpx925 hot metal pro iron

How good are Mizuno’s JPX925 Hot Metal irons? We found out | Proving Ground

Mizuno’s JPX Hot Metal lineup lived up to the hype — and then some — in the latest Proving Ground head-to-head test.
Drivers
titleist gt3 driver

Is Titleist’s GT driver worth the fanfare? We put it to the test | Proving Ground

For years, I’ve worried about the “big miss” with the driver. Titleist’s GT3 helped change my way of thinking on the tee box.
Gear
XXIO 13 womens clubs proving ground

How XXIO’s lightweight clubs make golf so much easier | Proving Ground

XXIO offers premium lightweight clubs to help moderate swing speed golfers gain control and distance, and we put them to the test.
Irons
jackson koivun equipment

Are Cobra’s Limit3d irons worth the $3K price tag? | Proving Ground

The latest edition of GOLF’s Proving Ground pits Cobra’s Limit3d against the writer’s gamer iron set to see if they live up to the hype.
Gear
Cleveland smart sole full face wedge

I tried it: These user-friendly wedges make short-game shots much easier

We tested Cleveland’s Smart Sole Full-Face wedges to find out if they make club selection around the greens easier.
Putters
lab golf df3 putter testing

Does this red-hot putter live up to the hype? | Proving Ground

The recent increase in L.A.B. Golf usage on Tour led GOLF’s Jonathan Wall to wonder if the putter could live up to the hype.
Balls
Golf balls cut in half cores

Can changing my golf ball lead to lower scores? | Firsthand with a Fitter

There is a perfect ball for every golfer. The goal is to find an offering that checks every performance box.
Accessories
Firsthand fitter golf shaft fitting

Can a shaft change help fix my golf swing? | Firsthand with a Fitter

Can golf shaft profiles and weight changes correct swing issues and help golfers hit it longer and straighter? We find out.
Gear
True Spec studio 2024

Do I need new clubs if my swing speed goes up? | Firsthand with a Fitter

With golfers increasing distance by adding speed, we talk with an expert club fitter to find out how new clubs should be adjusted.
Accessories
Fujikura Ventus Plus 2024

The driving force behind Fujikura Ventus’ wild success on Tour

Fujikura continues to push the shaft design boundaries with the release of its Ventus Blue with Velocore Plus.
Gear
Swing weight scale measuring a golf club

How important is golf club swing weight? | Firsthand with a Fitter

We’re diving into one of the most misunderstood topics in the world of club fitting and building to help you better understand swing weight.
Gear
Golf Top 100 Teachers

Should a club fitting also include a lesson? | Firsthand with a Fitter

Should a professional club fitting be part lesson, part fitting, or entirely focused on finding the right clubs for the way you swing?
Gear
TSG Putter fitting

Why a putter fitting can save you serious shots on greens | Firsthand with a Fitter

Making sure you are fit for the right putter to match your alignment and stroke type can create an instant improvement on the greens.
Irons
new bridgestone 220mb irons stacked alongside each other

Why Bridgestone’s new blade iron is so intriguing | Fully Equipped

On this week’s episode of GOLF’s Fully Equipped, co-host Kris McCormack reveals his surprise when testing Bridgestone’s new forged irons.
Putters
A side-by-side of Bettinardi's Antidote SB1 and Odyssey's Jailbird Square 2 Square.

Here’s what to make of the zero torque putter craze | Fully Equipped

On this week’s GOLF Fully Equipped, Wadeh and Kris discuss the latest zero torque putter releases and what to make the hot trend.
Irons
Ping Blueprint S and Blueprint T irons.

How Ping improved the Blueprint irons into Blueprint S and T | Fully Equipped

On GOLF’s Fully Equipped, Wadeh and Kris discuss how Ping improved the original Blueprint irons with Blueprint S and T.
Putters
TSG Putter fitting

Getting fit for a putter? Here’s 1 thing you must do | Fully Equipped

After a recent experience at Ping’s headquarters, Kris McCormack and Wadeh Maroun call out this best practice for a putter fitting.
Irons
Ben An's Titleist U505 1-iron.

After Ben An’s win, is the 1-iron making a comeback?

On GOLF’s Full Equipped, Kris and Wadeh discuss Ben An’s 1-iron and whether his win may bring the driving iron back to relevance.
Balls
Golfer making a putt on a green.

Here’s the best way to find the right golf ball for you | Fully Equipped

On this week’s episode of GOLF’s Fully Equipped, Kris McCormack and Wadeh Maroun discuss the best way to test golf balls.
Drivers
titleist Gt2 and Gt3 drivers

Here’s why Titleist GT drivers were so impressive | Fully Equipped

On this week’s episode of GOLF’s Fully Equipped, co-hosts Wadeh Maroun and Kris McCormack break down the Titleist GT drivers.
Drivers
lydia ko olympics ping g430 max 10k driver

The key role Lydia Ko’s Ping driver played in her gold medal performance

Lydia Ko’s equipment setup helped her win gold on Saturday in France. The gear included a G430 Max 10K driver that played a supporting role.
Balls
xander schauffele callaway chrome tour golf ball

How this ‘no-brainer’ Xander Schauffele gear swap gave him more control

The Open champion made several equipment changes at the start of the season, but one took his game to new heights.
Drivers
scottie scheffler taylormade qi10 driver

This gear constant has propelled Scottie Scheffler to new heights

Scheffler’s putter garners most of the attention, but that doesn’t mean the driver deserves to play second fiddle.
Drivers
titleist gt3 driver

Titleist’s GT drivers already have pros raving about 1 crucial aspect

An early Tour launch allowed pros to test Titleist’s GT driver at the Memorial. Many are raving about one performance improvement.
Drivers
Pro golfer justin rose hits persimmon driver at PGA Tour event.

What happens when pros use a persimmon driver? | Wall-to-Wall

The latest edition of GOLF’s weekly equipment notes takes a look at Justin Rose’s red-hot putter, Tour prototypes, persimmon woods and more.
Putters
xander schauffele odyssey putter

Xander Schauffele’s multi-colored putter has special significance

The latest edition of GOLF’s weekly equipment notes takes a look at the putter Schauffele used to win his first major championship.
Drivers
justin thomas titleist tsr2 driver

How Justin Thomas gained almost 10 yards with 1 driver change

The drive to peak for the PGA Championship saw Thomas make a change to a driver that’s already paying dividends.
Balls
golf balls lined up

What golf ball is best for you? This handy online app will tell you

Ballnamic is an agnostic fitting tool developed by Ping that allows golfers to find the right ball for their game.
Balls
the inside of golf balls

Buying golf balls? Make sure to understand golf-ball construction

The more you know about golf-ball construction, the easier it’ll be to buy the right model for you. Here’s a quick primer to help.
Balls
a golf ball on the tee

4 golf-ball buying questions and answers from experts

What’s the best way to conduct personal golf-ball testing? Can visual technology on balls help you shoot lower scores? We asked our experts.
Balls
golf balls on the range

A quick 3-step primer for picking the right golf ball for you

A golf ball is the only piece of equipment you use on every shot, so it’s crucial to find one that suits your playing style and visual preferences.
Balls
Dozens of golf balls arranged in a circle on grass with a Golf Ball Guide logo in the middle

2024 Golf Ball Guide: 48 golf balls reviewed and recommended for your game

With our 2024 Golf Ball Guide, our goal is to make you smarter and better informed about the ball options in the marketplace.
Fairway Woods
taylormade qi10 tour fairway wood pictured on golf course

These 2024 fairway woods impressed us the most during robot testing

The Fully Equipped crew offered up their favorite fairway woods from robotic testing on the latest episode of the podcast.
Putters
Five new putters tested for ClubTest 2024

ClubTest 2024: We reviewed 7 new putter lines to help you find your match

For ClubTest 2024, we tested seven top new putter lines to help you find the perfect match for the greens. Read all the putter reviews here.

Latest Gear Videos

Why Bridgestone’s new blade iron is so intriguing | Fully Equipped

Fully Equipped’s Kris McCormack and Wadeh Maroun discuss why they are looking forward to the newest iron release from Bridgestone.

Here’s how to chose the best shaft for your driver (if you can’t get fit) | Fully Equipped

Fully Equipped’s Kris McCormack and Wadeh Maroun discuss how to choose the best shaft for you with Aretera’s Chris Elson and Alex Dee.

The Safety Tools You Need When Working on Golf Clubs | The Build Shop

Even master club builders like Ryan Barath can make mistakes when building golf clubs at home. If you want to re-grip, re-shaft, or make any other adjustments to your sticks, make sure to take these precautions.

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